Singapore Airlines’ Emissions Rise, Climate Rules Threaten Higher Costs
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Singapore Airlines' growing fleet of more fuel-efficient aircraft shows commitment to lower emissions, but it also locks in decades of continued fossil fuel use, with sustainable aviation fuel still limited.
Singapore Airlines’ emissions are rising as the carrier expands operations, but the company says it remains on track to hit its 2050 climate goals.
In its latest sustainability report, Singapore Airlines Group reported that total emissions rose more than 13% over the past financial year, from 18.8 million tonnes of CO₂e to 21.4 million tonnes. The airline, which has orders for over 70 new planes, pointed to strong passenger demand and ongoing airspace restrictions, which have forced longer flight routes, as key reasons behind the increase.
